The document discusses the process-based approach to writing, highlighting its importance for both first and second language learners through stages like planning, drafting, revising, and editing. This approach fosters creativity and effective communication while allowing students to improve their writing through feedback from peers and teachers. However, it also has drawbacks, such as being time-consuming and prioritizing process over grammatical accuracy.

1. PROCESS BASED APPROACH
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2. PROCESS BASED APPROACH
• Writing approaches to first language users differs from the
second language learners.
• Process-based approach gives great importance to the
process of getting the end product. There are four processes
involved in the writing process; planning, drafting, revising
and editing
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3. WHY?
Because, drafting and receiving feedback
on their drafts, be it from peers and/or
from the teacher, followed by revision of
their evolving texts is one of the crucial
steps in the process-based approach”.
Adopting this approach enable writers to
move back and forth to improve their
writing. It also promotes creativity when
the writers create their own composition.
Thus, it is seen as a dynamic approach as
recursive process takes place. Process
approach is popular due to its benefits.

4. How might this choice of approach impact the
student's overall writing proficiency and their ability to
communicate effectively in English?
• Students can enhance their writing abilities in the classroom as
scaffolding occurs. Other than that, feedback is given by teachers and
peers, so it gives an opportunity for students to become better writers.
According to Maarof et al. (2011, p.30), “teacher feedback is regarded
as a main requirement for improvement in students’ essay writing”. In
addition, it stresses on thinking process, which will promote creativity.
Despite all the advantages, the process-based approach has it
disadvantages, it consumes a lot of time and focuses on the process
instead of structures and grammar.